Senator Ted Stevens indicted on corruption charges
Senator Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican senator and a figure in Alaska politics since before statehood, has been indicted on seven counts of making...
Begich facing fine for failure to disclose portion of wife's income
The Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) is recommending that Anchorage Mayor and U.S. Senate candidate Mark Begich be fined $1,420. Commission staff say Begich...
Farm bill’s untold story: What Congress did for fish sticks
The national school lunch program has for decades required school districts to buy American-made food. But twice-frozen Russian pollock, processed in China, is on the lunch tray in many U.S. schools. Sen. Dan Sullivan pressed Congress to close that loophole.
5 takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address
The president drew a clear distinction with House Republicans, baiting them into several moments of hectoring, while seemingly getting them to agree to not cut Social Security or Medicare.
AK: Talking Trash: Composting startup tackles Juneau’s green waste
A small Juneau start-up is proving that household composting works. Lisa Daugherty of Juneau Composts! is already receiving accolades for her subscription-based service that's keeping tons of green waste out of the landfill. Listen now
As Chinook Cross into Canada, Fall Chum Begin Running on the Yukon
The chinook have reached Canada, and Alaska Fish and Game biologists say they’ve now met nearly all escapement goals along the Yukon and are confident they’ll see enough of the prized king salmon cross the border.
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APOC denies expedited hearing after allegations of Bronson campaign finance violation
The runoff election for Anchorage mayor began to heat up this week, after Forrest Dunbar’s campaign accused Dave Bronson’s campaign of more than $170,000 in finance violations. On Wednesday, the Alaska Public Offices Commission denied the Dunbar campaign’s request for an expedited hearing.
To avoid spending from savings, Alaska Senate ponders smaller dividend, shrunken school increase
The full Senate is expected to vote on a draft state budget next week as the legislative session nears its end.
Anchorage Assembly directs city to create online checkbook to increase transparency
The move comes amid concerns from Assembly members about the amount of time it’s taken them to get financial information through records requests to the Bronson administration.
Utqiagvik reaches record high 40˚F in December
The lack of winter sea ice is keeping temperatures warm. Climatologist Rick Thoman says it's a "very clear climate change signal."
Kennedy Delivered Memorable Speech in Sitka
One of Senator Ted Kennedy's most dramatic speeches was delivered in Sitka, Alaska. Kennedy gave the keynote address at the state Democratic convention in...
Legislature challenges Governor Palin’s budget numbers
The Palin administration faced its first challenges today to the supplemental budget the governor introduced earlier this week. The Supplemental Budget makes changes to...
How will a conservative mayor and progressive Assembly work in Anchorage?
The bulk of Dave Bronson’s campaign has centered on undoing the work of the Anchorage Assembly over the last year. Bronson's now on track to become the city's next mayor, and will be partnered with the majority-progressive Assembly to govern Anchorage.
Dunleavy’s public safety commissioner says she was forced to resign
Amanda Price says she was told that the administration is “taking public safety in a different direction.”
Watch live: Alaska Legislature holds joint session on budget veto overrides
Alaska lawmakers in Juneau have scheduled a joint session between the House of Representatives and Senate to vote on overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s nearly $400 million in vetoes to the state’s operating budget.
Bristol Bay’s sockeye runs are breaking records, but the fishery’s growth has left many locals behind
Over the past half-century there has been a dramatic shift in who fishes commercially in Bristol Bay, with local permit ownership declining sharply.
Anchorage Police and FBI looking for Joshua Alan Wade
Anchorage police today said they want to talk to Joshua Alan Wade about the disappearance of Mindy Schloss, an Anchorage nurse who has been...
Bethel’s first car show is a blast from Alaska’s past
It takes a lot of work to maintain a vehicle in Bethel, and that’s a big part of why Zack Huckstep organized the city’s first car show.
Juneau man sues to block state’s $1.5 billion coronavirus aid plan, citing improper process
A retired carpenter and former University of Alaska regent is suing the Dunleavy administration, saying that the entire legislature must approve any state spending.
Vice President meets with Walker over the weekend on his way to Asia
Vice President Mike Pence stopped in Anchorage on Saturday and met with Governor Bill Walker. Listen now